Karl Benz and Family with Benz Automobiles, circa 1896
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Artifact Overview
Karl Benz, the inventor of the modern automobile (in light-colored suit, center), posed with family members in front of Benz automobiles for this circa 1896 photograph.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1896
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2011.0.4.23
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 4.625 in
Width: 6.5 in
Inscriptions
Ink stamp on green paper adhered to print back reads:
P.A.S. PHOTOS-ARCHIVES SERV. 10, Rue Armand d'Assas PARIS VI TEL. LITTRE 52-53
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